Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido Treatment Softener Enriched versus Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion .
Published on April 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both toners. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido Treatment Softener Enriched 36 ingredients
Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion 39 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Shiseido Treatment Softener Enriched 36 ingredients
Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion 39 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Shiseido Treatment Softener Enriched 36 ingredients
Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion 39 ingredients
Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • Diglycerin • Peg-6 • Butylene Glycol • Betaine • Peg/Ppg-17/4 Dimethyl Ether • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Methylparaben • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Parfum • Alcohol • Erythritol • Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether • Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide • Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate • Citric Acid • Linalool • Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract • Sodium Metabisulfite • Citronellol • Geraniol • Magnesium Chloride • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Calcium Chloride • Serine • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Zingiber Aromaticus Extract • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Citrus Junos Seed Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Propanediol • Peg-8 • Butylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Panthenol • Glycerin • Peg-32 • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Citrate • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Parfum • Tromethamine • Carbomer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract • Tilia Cordata Wood Extract • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Benzyl Alcohol • Linalool • Xanthan Gum • Benzyl Salicylate • Amyl Cinnamal • Citronellol • Anise Alcohol • Eugenol • Geraniol • Althaea Officinalis Root Extract • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract • CI 15985
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinShiseido Treatment Softener Enriched contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Shiseido Treatment Softener Enriched contains this as ingredient number 6.
Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Shiseido Treatment Softener Enriched contains this as ingredient number 10.
Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateShiseido Treatment Softener Enriched contains this as ingredient number 15.
Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumShiseido Treatment Softener Enriched contains this as ingredient number 16.
Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidShiseido Treatment Softener Enriched contains this as ingredient number 22.
Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolShiseido Treatment Softener Enriched contains this as ingredient number 23.
Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion contains this as ingredient number 29.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolShiseido Treatment Softener Enriched contains this as ingredient number 26.
Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion contains this as ingredient number 33.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolShiseido Treatment Softener Enriched contains this as ingredient number 27.
Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion contains this as ingredient number 36.
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